quote:Legalizing marijuana won't lead to a boon for the average working adult, since the drug policies of employers will stay in place regardless. I'm sure that has been mentioned though.

Right away, I'm sure you're right, that employers will still not allow its use. However, it will only take a few instances of employees fired over using it for lawsuits to arise, thereby raising this issue for the legislators.

quote:Right away, I'm sure you're right, that employers will still not allow its use. However, it will only take a few instances of employees fired over using it for lawsuits to arise, thereby raising this issue for the legislators.

It will be a losing case in my opinion. Marijuana is close enough to alcohol that they will be treated the same. Can't drink on the job(or in the hours before), can't smoke the reefer.

re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it?(Posted by NELAtigers on 10/6/12 at 10:04 am to Teddy Ruxpin)

quote:Marijuana is close enough to alcohol that they will be treated the same.

the only different is the time your body is able to metabolize THC vs. alcohol. I would say weed is less damaging than alcohol.

Let's say you smoke marijuana legally on sunday afternoon. Your job involves operation of any equipment and you go to work on monday. There is an accident on monday morning and you are required to take a piss test. The THC from the joint on sunday will still be in your system and there is no way to prove you were not under the influence while operating the equipment prior to the accident.

re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it?(Posted by brewhan davey on 10/6/12 at 10:07 am to NELAtigers)

quote:Let's say you smoke marijuana legally on sunday afternoon. Your job involves operation of any equipment and you go to work on monday. There is an accident on monday morning and you are required to take a piss test. The THC from the joint on sunday will still be in your system and there is no way to prove you were not under the influence while operating the equipment prior to the accident.

Did not even think about that. But absolutely, while it may be more noticeable had you had a few too many drinks the night before than had you smoked the night before, there is no way to prove you didn't smoke that morning, if you had to take a piss test.

re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it?(Posted by lsudude24 on 10/6/12 at 11:20 am to brewhan davey)

I only use it on the weekends. I rarely smoke it though. I use a vaporizer because it's easier on my lungs. Every now and then I'll make a brownies. I think it's ridiculous that alcohol is legal and marijuana is not. My boss smokes it pretty much everyday so I'm not so worried about losing my job.

re: If marijuana was legalized tomorrow, would you smoke it?(Posted by LSUintheNW on 10/6/12 at 11:22 am to Melvin)

quote:How could you guys saying no because of your job be fired for using something that is legal? As long as you are not high at work they cant fire you

Think in many dangerous jobs this won't be the case tbh. I believe a company will still have a right to say you can't smoke and until they create a test to know if your high right now that won't change.

I know in Oregon there's already a precedent set. A millwright, who has his state medical card, was hurt on the job and obviously tested positive. He was fired, he sued and it went all the way to the state supreme court where they ruled in favor of the employer.